172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 53, § 011 - ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES

Additional allowed dental procedures are set out in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1135 and this chapter.

011.01 MONITORING NITROUS OXIDE. To monitor nitrous oxide a dental assistant must hold current certification in healthcare cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) from a course accredited by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or an equivalent certification approved by the Board of Dentistry.

011.02 ADDITIONAL DUTIES AS ASSIGNED. A dental assistant under the supervision of a licensed dentist may perform the following:

(A) Provide infection control practices which meet the national standards for dental facilities as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control Summary of Infection Prevention Practices In Dental Settings as published October of 2016; and

(B) Complete any task or procedure, that does not require the professional skill or judgment of a licensed dentist or licensed hygienist, except the following;

(i) Cutting of hard and soft tissue;

(ii) Irreversible procedures;

(iii) Restorative dentistry;

(iv) Making a dental diagnosis; or

(v) Fabricating a treatment plan.

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172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 53, § 011

Adopted effective 12/23/2020 Amended effective 6/2/2024